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Can You Grow Sunflower in Mississippi?

US · USDA Zone 8a · zones 7b, 8a, 8b

Grows well here

Sunflowers grow brilliantly here — they love the warm season and produce quickly.

Plant zones

2a–11b

Mississippi last frost

mid-February

Mississippi first frost

early December

Days to harvest

60–80 days

When to plant Sunflowers in Mississippi

Direct sow

Feb 15

Harvest

Apr 16 – May 6

Dates are approximate, based on Mississippi's average frost dates. Your exact yard may vary by microclimate.

About Sunflower

Sunflowers are fast-growing cheerful and attract pollinators — some varieties produce edible seeds.

Direct sow after last frost in the sunniest spot available. No transplanting needed. Giant varieties need staking. Harvest seed heads when the back turns brown and seeds are firm.

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Gardening in Mississippi

Mississippi has a humid subtropical climate with long hot summers and mild winters. Two growing seasons are achievable most years. Excellent for sweet potatoes, okra, and southern vegetables.